| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.41 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | April 1, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
OP-4: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.46 / 3.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Management |
Does the institution have any building space certified under the following green building rating systems for new construction and major renovations?:
| Yes or No | |
| LEED or another 4-tier rating system used by an Established Green Building Council (GBC) | Yes |
| The DGNB system, Green Star, or another 3-tier GBC rating system | No |
| BREEAM, CASBEE, or another 5-tier GBC rating system | No |
| The Living Building Challenge | No |
| Other non-GBC rating systems (e.g. BOMA BESt, Green Globes) | No |
A brief description of the green building rating system(s) used and/or a list of certified buildings and ratings:
LEED 2009 for New Construction was used for certification of the Missouri State University buildings built in the last 5 years.
The certified buildings and their certification includes the following:
Bond Learning Center (27,331 SF) - LEED Silver
Greenwood Science Scholars Lab Addition (8,907 SF) – LEED Silver for Schools
Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center (97,764 SF) – LEED Silver
Monroe Apartments (53,367 SF) – LEED Certified
Total floor area of eligible building space (design and construction):
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 4-tier rating system for new construction and major renovations used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level (e.g. LEED Certified) | 53,367 Square feet |
| 3rd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Silver) | 134,002 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level (e.g. LEED Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 3-tier rating system for new construction and major renovations used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | --- |
| Mid-Level | --- |
| Highest Achievable Level | --- |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 5-tier rating system for new construction and major renovations used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | --- |
| 4th Highest Level | --- |
| Mid-Level | --- |
| 2nd Highest Level | --- |
| Highest Achievable Level | --- |
Floor area of building space certified Living under the Living Building Challenge:
Floor area of building space that is certified at any level under other green building rating systems for new construction and major renovations:
Floor area of building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but NOT certified:
A copy of the guidelines or policies :
The date the guidelines or policies were adopted:
A brief description of the green building guidelines or policies and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
As noted on our web site, Planning, Design & Construction is committed to incorporating responsible planning, design, and construction practices that:
•Create a safe, healthy, comfortable, and inviting environment
•Conserve energy
•Conserve water
•Reduce construction waste
•Provide site sensitive development
•Utilize daylighting within facilities
•Use materials responsibly
•Optimize indoor air quality
•Develop a people friendly outdoor environment
Both the University and the State are making great strides in green building construction and renovation. These efforts will help the campus conserve energy, reduce the use of raw materials, and save money. Over time, more members of the campus community will live, work, and learn in increasingly efficient buildings while enjoying a higher standard of indoor environmental quality.
Building Sites
Among other criteria, building sites are selected based on the ability to:
•Provide access to public transportation
•Restore habitat
•Filter storm water runoff
Design Criteria/Facility Standards
The University has developed standards and design guidelines for new construction and building renovations on the Missouri State University campus. These guidelines are used by the design team to meet the programmatic needs of each project and cover topics including operations and maintenance, safety, energy efficiency, and material finishes. To insure the University's projects are designed in compliance with the University's green building commitment, our design criteria and facility standards are being revised to address environmental stewardship and LEED design criteria.
Each new building is designed with a focus on:
•Maximizing open space
•Facilitating community connectivity
•Providing views from 90% of regularly occupied spaces
•Including priority parking for car-pool and fuel-efficient vehicles
•Planting native or adaptive landscaping that does not require irrigation
•Reducing light pollution
Construction Practices
Missouri State University's commitment to sustainability pairs well with the growth of our campus. Our focus on sustainable construction includes designing and building all new projects to green standards, including those set by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Our sustainable construction process includes:
•Having a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) on the design and construction team
•Using local and recycled building materials, Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, carpet and paint with low-emitting volatile organic compounds (VOC), and composite wood that contains no added formaldehyde resigns
•Protecting HVAC system from dust and moisture during construction
•Controlling the source of chemicals and pollutants from entering occupied spaces
•Preventing pollution from construction activity
•Diverting 50% - 75% of construction waste from landfills
Energy Efficiency
Completed buildings will include the following energy efficiency measures:
•20%-30% reduction in water usage
•Access to lighting control
•Storage and collection of recyclables
•Fundamental and enhanced refrigerant management
•Exceeding minimum energy performance by at least 14% and providing fundamental and enhanced commissioning of building energy systems
•Exceeding minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) standards, prohibiting smoking inside the building and away from entrances and ventilation intakes, and monitoring deliver of outdoor air
•Green housekeeping procedures
Major building or renovation projects undertaken in the last 5 years as well as a sample of sustainable practices incorporated into those facilities include the following:
•Athletic and recreation field improvements – Energy recovery ventilators were incorporated into the exhaust and makeup air systems for the toilet rooms and game day locker rooms at the football stadium grandstand. Rubber infill created by recycling old tires was used for the synthetic turf on the fields. Approximately 890,000 pounds of rubber infill was used on the project. That amounts to roughly 44,500 tires that were recycled instead of incinerated or sent to a landfill.
•Garst Dining Center addition and renovation – Ample daylighting was incorporated into the space. East and west facing windows were provided with fritted glass to control solar heat gain. Interior finishes were selected to incorporate low impact materials such as polished concrete floors and low VOC emitting paints that meet Green Seal Standards.
•Plaster Center for Free Enterprise – This former industrial facility, parts of which are over 65 years old, was acquired by the University, cleaned up, and renovated to provide office, classroom, and laboratory space. Approximately 64,000 square feet of roof area was replaced with a new white surfaced roof to reduce the heat island effect and reduce solar heat gain in the building. Water saving plumbing fixtures were selected for use throughout the renovated facility.
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
The University works with the design consultants, the contractor, and University stakeholders on all projects from the inception of the project through completion of construction to identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices into the project. Feasible sustainable features and practices are incorporated into the project design and outlined in the construction documents. Review throughout the design and construction process as well as at project completion helps ensure that the intended sustainable processes, products, and features are incorporated and functional.
The website URL where information about the institution’s certified buildings and/or green building design and construction guidelines or policies is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information regarding the LEED Certified buildings built by Missouri State University can be found on the MSU Planning, Design & Construction web site at the following link: http://design.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/GreenBuildings.htm
The sustainability mission statement for Planning, Design & Construction adopted by the University is outlined on the web site at the following link:
http://design.missouristate.edu/default.asp
Further information about the principles that are used to guide the design and construction process at Missouri State University may be found the web site at the following link:
http://design.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/SustainabilityinConstruction.htm
Information regarding the LEED Certified buildings built by Missouri State University can be found on the MSU Planning, Design & Construction web site at the following link: http://design.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/GreenBuildings.htm
The sustainability mission statement for Planning, Design & Construction adopted by the University is outlined on the web site at the following link:
http://design.missouristate.edu/default.asp
Further information about the principles that are used to guide the design and construction process at Missouri State University may be found the web site at the following link:
http://design.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/SustainabilityinConstruction.htm
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.